Director Finance BP - SAM EMEA at LSEG

About Us

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect. We enable businesses and economies to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs, and have supported financial stability and growth for more than 300 years. Through trusted market infrastructure services and an open-access model, we provide flexibility, stability and trust for our customers' ambitions.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, with many based in Asia Pacific. Our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change, which guide our decisions and actions. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can fulfil their potential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected by law. We may accommodate applicants’ religious practices and mental/physical health needs where reasonable.

Role Profile

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director to lead strategic finance initiatives across our EMEA Sales & Account Management organisation. This role will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy, driving commercial performance, and delivering transformational cost and revenue outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, bringing deep financial insight, commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering enterprise-wide impact.

Role Summary

• The role will form part of the Regional SAM Leadership team in EMEA to drive sales performance for the Region across our Regional Managed Accounts (RMA) and LSEG Customer Connect (LCC).
• Finance engagement will include operational focus across the matrix, working with adjacent groups to drive performance and provide insight to senior Partners and other stakeholders.
• The role offers significant personal development by combining running a specific geographical region with a broader view of how to operate more efficiently to drive margin and delight customers.

What you'll be doing

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Partner with the SAM Leadership Team to define and implement financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Business Partnering and Influence: Act as the main Finance Business Partner for the SAM Leadership Team in EMEA, driving performance of Sales, Annual Subscription Value (ASV) and Revenue while ensuring effective management of operating expenses.
• Performance Optimization: Lead initiatives to drive sales performance, including design and adoption of incentives, tracking individual performance, challenging forecast results and driving key deals within EMEA.
• Deal Approval: Participate in the regional approval committee for key customer deals.
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate within the Global SAM Finance framework to ensure consistency and efficiency of our global processes, maintaining data transparency and robust processes to analyze and forecast outcomes for the EMEA region.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience at a finance leadership level within complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong commercial foresight with the ability to assess customer value and strategic alignment.
• Exceptional partner management skills with a track record of influencing senior leadership teams.
• Deep understanding of financial modelling, scenario planning, and performance reporting across global operations.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insight and strategic recommendations.
• CIMA (or equivalent) qualified with extensive years of experience in financial services or technology sectors.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking colleague who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

What you’ll get in return

• Opportunity to lead Finance Business Partnering at the center of LSEG’s interactions with customers, with exposure to a wide range of internal groups and influence across the business.

We offer flexibility and a hybrid/work arrangements approach; this role is office-first.

Join a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG’s purpose is to drive financial stability, empower economies and enable sustainable growth. Our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change, guiding our everyday actions. We are a diverse, global organization with 25,000 people across 65 countries.

We are committed to sustainability and to helping our customers meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation, provides grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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